hing1 jin4輕言轻言

Jyutpinghing1 jin4

Yalehīng yìhn

動詞

Definition

To speak or say something lightly, rashly, or without due consideration.

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How it's used

This term carries a formal or literary weight, often appearing in motivational contexts or serious advice. It implies that the action being discussed, such as quitting or making a promise, is significant and should not be treated with casual indifference. While it functions as a verb, it is almost exclusively used in the negative form to emphasize perseverance or careful deliberation.

Examples

jyu6遇dou3到siu2少siu2少co3挫zit3折，dou1都m4唔hou2好hing1輕jin4言fong3放hei3棄aa4呀。

Don't give up lightly just because you hit a few setbacks.

nei5你dim2點ho2可ji5以hing1輕jin4言waa6話zau2走zau6就zau2走le1呢？

How can you just say you're leaving so rashly?

Common phrases

hing1輕jin4言fong3放hei3棄

to give up lightly

hing1輕jin4言sing4承nok6諾

to make a promise rashly

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common everyday verb, but it is not used for casual conversation like chatting or gossip. It is specifically reserved for serious commitments or life decisions where the speaker wants to sound grave or encouraging.